SANFLW Season 2023

[Bluedemon]

SANFLW Coming and Going

Central District
Coming
Elaine Grigg (North Adelaide), Shelby Raven (Broken Hill), Georgia Avery (Norwood), Jess Allan (returned)

Going
Paige Allan (West Adelaide), Isabelle Starmer (North Adelaide), Lauren Smith (Norwood), Nicole Mark (South Adelaide), Zoe Perry (North Adelaide)


Glenelg
Coming
Rani Grant (Gunnedah Bulldogs), Serena Waters (Darwin/Basketball), Anju Goninon (Darwin Buffettes), Andi Mollere (Nightcliff Tigers), Mel Hinge (Morphettville Park), Emma Chappill (Pembroke OS)

Going
Jess Bates (Collingwood VFLW), Lucy Earl (Sturt)


North Adelaide
Coming
Isabelle Starmer (Central District), Aprille Crooks (South Launceston), Georgia Hamilton (Sturt), Mattea Breed (Payneham/Norwood), Kalani Bates (Goolwa/South Adelaide), Zoe Perry (Central District), Jayde Visser (Modbury), Sam Hoogeveen-Hill (Pioneer – Alice Springs), Emma Chapman (Strathalbyn)

Going
Elaine Grigg (Central District), Poppy Waterford (Woodville-West Torrens), Meg Ryan (Essendon VFLW), Jade De Melo (Port Adelaide/returned to Perth), Jamie Norup (retired), Rachael Plummer


Norwood
Coming
Tahlita Buethke (South Adelaide), Emily Newton (Wagga Wagga/Sydney Swans Academy), Lauren Smith (Central District/Willaston), Courtney Neale (Echunga), Lili Gambranis (Old Ignations/Woodville-West Torrens), Alice Winter (Old Ignations), Georgie Jacques (Canberra), Emily Bartsch (Hectorville), Millie Yardley (Golden Grove), Eliza Fenton (Goodwood Saints), Sophie Arkun (Payneham/Norwood Union)

Going
Leah Cutting (Woodville-West Torrens), Georgia Avery (Central District)


South Adelaide
Coming
Charlotte Dolan (Woodville-West Torrens), Jordann Hickey (returned/Woodville-West Torrens), Nicole Mark (Central District), Bridgette Needs (Happy Valley), Senna Gulden (Uni NSW Bulldogs), Jaimi Griffen (returned/Maternity Leave), Lily Baxter (Victor Harbor), Bella Rigby (Willunga)

Going
Tahlita Buethke (Norwood), Nicole Collie (retired), Kalani Bates (North Adelaide)


Sturt
Coming
Lucy Earl (Glenelg), Jasmin Fejo (Adelaide Lightning basketball), Amber Hopkins (Pembroke), Abby Pengelly (Pembroke), Neriah Milis (Victor Harbor), Lane Trenorden (returned)

Going
Allani Dawes (West Adelaide), Georgia Hamilton (North Adelaide), Ellen Lynch (overseas), Nicole Baker (retired), Lucy Griffiths (retired)


West Adelaide
Coming
Paige Allan (West Adelaide), Allani Dawes (Sturt), Illish Ross (Richmond AFLW), Bec Owen (returned), Kelly Barltrop (Adelaide University/North Adelaide), Stephanie Walker (Adelaide University/Woodville-West Torrens), Kendall Saffin (Mount Gambier), Milli Gentle (Tuggeranong Valley/Glenelg), Maddie Fitzgerald (Scotch OC)

Going
Beatrice Devlyn (Woodville-West Torrens), Hannah Scholar (Woodville-West Torrens), Ashlea James (retired)


Woodville-West Torrens
Coming
Leah Cutting (Norwood/St Kilda), Poppy Waterford (North Adelaide/Gaza), Beatrice Devlyn (West Adelaide), Hannah Scholar (West Adelaide)

Going
Charlotte Dolan (South Adelaide), Jordann Hickey (South Adelaide)

[gadj1976]

SANFLW Coming and Going


North Adelaide
Coming
Isabelle Starmer (Central District), Aprille Crooks (South Launceston), Georgia Hamilton (Sturt), Mattea Breed (Payneham/Norwood), Kalani Bates (Goolwa/South Adelaide), Zoe Perry (Central District), Jayde Visser (Modbury), Sam Hoogeveen-Hill (Pioneer – Alice Springs), Emma Chapman (Strathalbyn)

Hey BD, what's the criteria here. Jayde is a girl from our club but she's 15. Others from our club playing at North or Norwood aren't listed.

Fantastic effort by her as well given she's only played 3 or 4 years.

[The Bedge]

Coz she’s a jet

[gadj1976]

Coz she’s a jet

My oath she is. She's tiny but packs and punch.

But, but, but.... I was meaning, I can't see anything on North's site. The 2023 squad doesn't include her.

[Tiger83]

Coz she’s a jet

My oath she is. She's tiny but packs and punch.

But, but, but.... I was meaning, I can't see anything on North's site. The 2023 squad doesn't include her.

They only list the notable inclusions and exits. Most clubs have a large turnover of players every year and won’t mention every personnel change. South for example had a training squad of 60+ until this week when they made their first cut.

[Bluedemon]

That listing has come from the SANFL website

[Bluedemon]

2023 South Adelaide SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 4th (lost First Semi-Final to Glenelg)
Record – 6 wins, 6 losses (Minor Round)
Best and Fairest – Nicole Campbell & Gypsy Schirmer
Runner Up – Jess Waterhouse
Fourth Place – Jaslynne Smith
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Jess Waterhouse (Half-Forward Flank), Nicole Campbell (Wing)


Player Movement

COMING
Charlotte Dolan (Woodville-West Torrens), Jordann Hickey (returned/Woodville-West Torrens), Nicole Mark (Central District), Bridgette Needs (Happy Valley), Senna Gulden (Uni NSW Bulldogs), Jaimi Griffen (returned/Maternity Leave), Lily Baxter (Victor Harbor), Bella Rigby (Willunga)

GOING
Tahlita Buethke (Norwood), Nicole Collie (retired)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Saturday February 18
South v Norwood (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
South v Norwood (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
South v West (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 4
Saturday March 18
Central v South (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
South v North (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm


Star Signing - Jordann Hickey
Enticing Jordann Hickey back to Noarlunga looms as a significant coup for the Panthers.

By their own admission, South has rarely targeted opposition players but Hickey and her Eagles teammate Charlotte Dolan were the exceptions for coach Rick Watts this off-season.

A strong presence inside attacking 50m, Hickey will give the Panthers’ genuine structure up forward while also thriving on spearheading the club’s relationship with the Alice Springs’ Pinktails team.


One to Watch - Bella Rigby
South coach Rick Watts is genuinely excited by Willunga prospect Rigby, who was recently named in the SA U16 Girls Academy for 2023.

Despite being aged just 15, Rigby is well-versed in playing against mature-age women having played in Willunga’s 2021 Senior Women’s flag.

Expect Rigby, as well as Victor Harbor’s Lily Baxter, to taste SANFLW League footy early next season.

[Bluedemon]

2023 Central District SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 7th
Record – 5 wins, 7 losses
Best and Fairest – Shelby Smith
Runner Up – Isabelle Starmer
Third Place – Caitlen Teague
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Isabelle Starmer (Ruck), Shelby Smith (Rover)


Player Movement

COMING
Elaine Grigg (North Adelaide), Shelby Raven (Broken Hill), Georgia Avery (Norwood), Jess Allan (returned)

GOING
Paige Allan (West Adelaide), Isabelle Starmer (North Adelaide), Lauren Smith (Norwood), Nicole Mark (South Adelaide), Zoe Perry (North Adelaide)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Saturday February 18
Central v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
Sturt v Central (Thebarton Oval) – 12pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
Central v Norwood (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 4
Saturday March 18
Central v South (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
Central v Glenelg (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm


Star Signing - Elaine Grigg
The lightning fast small forward is a significant signing for Central District, arriving after playing in last year’s SANFLW premiership with North Adelaide.

A master at causing a turnover through her defensive pressure, Grigg’s arrival will soften the blow of missing fellow star teenager Georgia McKee for the season with a knee reconstruction.

Bulldogs coach Ben Hunt as flagged a move into the midfield could be the next step for Grigg, who will relish the space at X Convenience Oval.


One to Watch - Sophie Eaton
She might only be 15 but Sophie Eaton hasn’t taken long to make an impression at Elizabeth.

Joining the senior squad’s pre-season training, Eaton’s kicking style quickly captured the attention of senior coach Ben Hunt.

Booting more than a goal a game in Freeling’s senior team in 2022, Eaton will be worth keeping an eye on when she lines up with the Bulldogs.

[Bluedemon]

2023 Sturt SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 2nd (Lost Grand Final to North Adelaide)
Record – 9 wins, 3 losses (Minor Round)
Best and Fairest – Georgia Bevan
Runner Up – Elsie Dawes
Third Place – Alisha Gepp
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Georgia Bevan (Half-Forward Flank), Kiera Mueller (Back Pocket), Isabelle Kuiper (Interchange), Michael O’Connor (Coach)


Player Movement

COMING
Lucy Earl (Goolwa/Glenelg), Jasmin Fejo (Adelaide Lightning basketball), Amber Hopkins (Pembroke), Abby Pengelly (Pembroke), Neriah Milis (Victor Harbor), Lane Trenorden (returned)

GOING
Allani Dawes (West Adelaide), Georgia Hamilton (North Adelaide), Ellen Lynch (overseas), Nicole Baker (retired), Lucy Griffiths (retired)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Saturday February 18
South v Sturt (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
Sturt v Central (Thebarton Oval) – 12pm

Round 3
Sunday March 5
Sturt v Glenelg (Thebarton Oval) – 12pm

Round 4
Sunday March 19
West v Sturt (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
Norwood v Sturt (The Parade) – 12pm


Star Signing - Lucy Earl
The Double Blues rarely recruit from outside the confines of Unley but when Glenelg premiership player Lucy Earl showed interest in a transfer, Sturt was happy to accommodate the 26-year-old.

Measuring in at 178cm, Earl, who has played 32 SANFLW League games, will give Sturt some size in the back half, with an ability to play on the talls and smalls.

Earl is keen to continue her family’s tradition at Oxford Terrace given her uncle Andrew Downes played 154 games for Sturt between 1978 and 1989.


One to Watch - Sophie Thredgold
Sophie Thredgold is a prime example of the exciting young talent continuing to flow through the ranks at Sturt.

A member of SANFL’s SA U16 Girls Academy, the niece of former club captain Chris Thredgold will be pushing for a SANFLW League debut in 2023.

The teenager’s running power has impressed coach Michael O’Connor, together with her ability to play multiple roles if required.

[Bluedemon]

2023 Woodville-West Torrens SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 7th
Record – 3 wins, 9 losses
Best and Fairest – Sophie Zuill
Runner Up – Annie Falkenberg
Third Place – Shineah Goody & Jessica Sedunary
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year –McKenzie Dowrick (Centre Half-Forward), Shineah Goody (Wing)


Player Movement

COMING
Leah Cutting (Norwood/St Kilda), Poppy Waterford (North Adelaide/Gaza), Beatrice Devlyn (West Adelaide), Hannah Scholar (West Adelaide)

GOING
Charlotte Dolan (South Adelaide), Jordann Hickey (South Adelaide), Steph Walker (West Adelaide), Zahn Anthony (retired/Rugby), Leah Kaslar (Queensland), Bree Hyde (Western Australia)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Saturday February 18
Central v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
Eagles v Glenelg (Hisense Stadium) – 2pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
North v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 2pm

Round 4
Friday March 17
Norwood v Eagles (The Parade) – 7.30pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
West v Eagles (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm


Star Signing - Leah Cutting
The biggest shock in the SANFLW off-season was the arrival of Norwood premiership ruck Leah Cutting at Oval Avenue.

Cutting, who became the first SANFLW player to chalk up 50 games with Leah Tynan in 2021, was seeking a fresh start after spending 2022 in St Kilda’s AFLW program.

Linking up with her former coach at Morphettville Park and current Eagles mentor Narelle Smith, the 30-year-old has quickly been installed to the leadership group as her new club’s vice-captain.


One to Watch
Lined up in seven SANFLW League games last year but Portaro has been earmarked to step her game up a notch in 2023.

Appearing previously as a small defender, the 16-year-old has impressed coach Narelle Smith on the training track to the point she may earn midfield time in 2023.

[Bluedemon]

2023 West Adelaide SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 8th
Record – 1 win, 11 losses
Best and Fairest – Madison Russell
Runner Up – Beatrice Devlyn
Third Place – Maddy Zacher
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Madison Russell (Full Back), Keeley Kustermann (Interchange)


Player Movement

COMING
Paige Allan (West Adelaide), Allani Dawes (Sturt), Illish Ross (Richmond AFLW), Bec Owen (returned), Kelly Barltrop (Adelaide University/North Adelaide), Stephanie Walker (Adelaide University/Woodville-West Torrens), Kendall Saffin (Mount Gambier), Milli Gentle (Tuggeranong Valley/Glenelg), Maddie Fitzgerald (Scotch OC)

GOING
Beatrice Devlyn (Woodville-West Torrens), Hannah Scholar (Woodville-West Torrens), Ashlea James (retired)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Saturday February 18
West v Glenelg (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
West v North (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
South v West (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 4
Sunday March 19
West v Sturt (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
West v Eagles (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm


Star Signing - Illish Ross
The Bloods have pounced on AFLW experienced Ross after the 23-year-old gained employment in Adelaide.

Having previously lined up with Collingwood and Richmond, Ross is a left-footed rebounding defender who is sure to shine in the SANFLW.

Recruited from the Murray Bushrangers, Ross was a former junior Australian motocross champion.


One to Watch - Charlie Scutchings
Expect to see West’s Charlie Scutchings play a very different role in season 2023.

While the 18-year-old already boasts 29 SANFLW League games of experience in three seasons, she has more recently been used in a run-with role through the midfield.

New Bloods coach Bruce Dawes is eager to give Scutchings an opportunity in attack next year given she has already displayed promising signs during preseason training.

[Bluedemon]

SANFLW Trial Games

Friday 27th January
West Adelaide v Glenelg (Hisense Stadium)
Development - 6:00pm. League - 7:50pm
Saturday 28th January
North Adelaide v Norwood - Thebarton Oval
• (Development – 10:00am. League – 12:00pm)
South Adelaide v Sturt - Flinders University Stadium
• (Development – 10:00am. League – 11:45am)
Central District v Woodville-West Torrens
• Development - 10:00am. League - 11:50am.

Friday 3rd February
South Adelaide v North Adelaide - Flinders University Stadium
• (Development – 5:45pm. League – 7:25pm)
Norwood v Glenelg - Coopers Stadium
• (Development – 8:15pm. League – 6:30pm)
Saturday 4th February
Woodville -West Torrens v Sturt - Eastern Parade Reserve, Ottoway
• (Development – 9:30am. League – 11:15am)
Central District v West Adelaide - X-Convenience Stadium
• (Development – 11:00am. League – 12:50pm)

[Bluedemon]

2023 Norwood SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 6th
Record – 6 wins, 6 losses
Best and Fairest – Tesharna Maher
Runner Up – Sachi Syme
Third Place – Sophie Armitstead
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Alana Lishmund (Full Forward), Jade Halfpenny (Interchange), Sachi Syme (Interchange)


Player Movement
COMING
Tahlita Buethke (South Adelaide), Emily Newton (Wagga Wagga/Sydney Swans Academy), Lauren Smith (Central District/Willaston), Courtney Neale (Echunga), Lili Gambranis (Old Ignations/Woodville-West Torrens), Alice Winter (Old Ignations), Georgie Jacques (Canberra), Emily Bartsch (Hectorville), Millie Yardley (Golden Grove), Eliza Fenton (Goodwood Saints), Sophie Arkun (Payneham/Norwood Union)

GOING
Leah Cutting (Woodville-West Torrens), Georgia Avery (Central District), Cassie Tsoumbris (retired)


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Friday February 17
Norwood v North (The Parade) – 7.30pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
South v Norwood (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
Central v Norwood (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 4
Friday March 17
Norwood v Eagles (The Parade) – 7.30pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
Norwood v Sturt (The Parade) – 12pm


Star Signing - Tahlita Buethke
Watch out for Tahlita Buethke, who has traded in her navy socks for red ones, by joining Norwood for 2023.

The 20-year-old star midfielder will be a pleasant presence for the Redlegs, who narrowly missed the major round in 2022.

Buethke averaged 15.5 disposals and four tackles in 2022, suggesting she will be a difference-maker at The Parade.


One to Watch - Rosie Boon
Recruited this time last year to The Parade, Boon is an ex-basketballer eager to develop her craft with the Redlegs.

The 18-year-old is set to be trialled in multiple roles under new coach Brad Snell, who is keen to see how she fares playing in defence and attack, as well as the ruck.

[DOC]

South beat Sturt by 2 points in the main trial and beat Sturt by 24 points in the development trial.

[gadj1976]

I went and watched the SANFLW at Norwood last night.

Good standard game, fast and physical. Glenelg got done in both games.

[DOC]

South and North played out a low scoring draw in last nights trial and North beat South by 3 points in the reserves.

[Bluedemon]

2023 North Adelaide SANFLW Pocket Profile
from sanfl website


2022 Snapshot
Finished – 1st
Record – 9 wins, 3 losses (minor round)
Best and Fairest – Jessica Edwards
Runner Up – Hannah Ewings
Best Finals Player – Megan Ryan
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Hannah Ewings (Forward Pocket), Amelie Borg (Centre Half-Back), Jessica Edwards (Ruck Rover), Katelyn Pope (Interchange)


Player Movement
COMING
Isabelle Starmer (Central District), Aprille Crooks (South Launceston), Georgia Hamilton (Sturt), Mattea Breed (Payneham/Norwood), Kalani Bates (Goolwa/South Adelaide), Zoe Perry (Central District), Jayde Visser (Modbury), Sam Hoogeveen-Hill (Pioneer – Alice Springs), Emma Chapman (Strathalbyn)

GOING
Elaine Grigg (Central District), Poppy Waterford (Woodville-West Torrens), Meg Ryan (Essendon VFLW), Jade De Melo (Port Adelaide/returned to Perth), Jamie Norup (retired), Rachael Plummer


2023 SANFLW Fixture - First Five Rounds
Round 1
Friday February 17
Norwood v North (The Parade) – 7.30pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
West v North (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
North v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 2pm

Round 4
Sunday March 19
Glenelg v North (Hisense Stadium) – 2pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
South v North (Flinders University Stadium) – 6pm


Star Signing - Isabelle Starmer
After losing rucks Meg Ryan (Essendon) and Jamie Norup (retirement) during the off-season, North coach Krissie Steen found the ideal replacement in Central’s Isabelle Starmer.

Selected as the ruck in The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year, Starmer is set to also display her talent in key-position roles at either end of the ground in 2023.

This should see her push for selection in the next AFLW Draft, having been monitored closely by scouts during 2022.


One to Watch - Jayde Visser
Described as an ”incredible little footballer” by North coach Krissie Steen, Jayde Visser is ready to make her mark in the Roosters’ League team this year.

Recruited from Modbury FC, Visser has pace to burn and has been showing similar traits to star Croweaters junior Shineah Goody.

[shoe boy]

South and North played out a low scoring draw in last nights trial and North beat South by 3 points in the reserves.

They have a women reserve side?

[DOC]

No I made it up.

[Brodlach]